GT Grade AL CX (Rival - 2017) Cyclocross Bike

The GT Grade CX is ready to take you on the cyclocross ride of your life. This purpose-built machine is perfect for digging in deep on a race sprint, but comfortable enough to take on your daily commute.

The GT Grade CX is ready to take you on the cyclocross ride of your life. This purpose-built machine is perfect for digging in deep on a race sprint, but comfortable enough to take on your daily commute.

Top Features of the GT Grade AL CX (Rival - 2017) Cyclocross Bike

Aluminium grade frame with CX specific geometry

Full carbon fork

SRAM Rival 1x11 drivetrain

SRAM hydraulic disc brakes

GT finishing kit

Vittoria XG 33c tyres

Product Data

Number of gears:

11

Cable Routing:

External

Model Year:

2017

Frame:

GT Grade with cyclocross specific geometry

Fork Material:

Carbon

Fork:

Full Carbon fork with 15mm thru axle

Steerer:

Tapered

Bottle Cage Mounts:

Double

Dropouts:

Replaceable Rear Derailleur Hanger

Wheel Size:

700c (622)

Wheelset:

Formula hubs laced to Alex ATD470 rims

Groupset Manufacturer:

Shimano

Brake Levers/Gear Shifters:

SRAM Rival

Rear Derailleur:

SRAM Rival

Brake Type:

Hydraulic Disc Brake

Brakes:

SRAM Rival levers

Brake Callipers:

SRAM Rival with 160mm rotors

Chainset type:

Cyclocross Specific

Chainset:

SRAN S350-1 with 40t

Chain:

KMC X11

Cassette:

SRAM 11 speed

Cassette Range:

11-32 Tooth

Handlebars:

GT DropTune Super Light

Bar Tape/Grips:

cork

Stem:

GT design 3D forged 6061

Seat Post:

One Bolt Aluminum

Saddle:

Fizik Monte

Tyres:

Vittoria XG 700x33c

Pedals:

Supplied with basic flat pedals

Warranty:

"Lifetime frame warranty, 12 month parts warranty"

Road:

Yes

A bike built for multi-tasking

Grind your way through a gravel tour all the way to your local cyclocross race on the Grade CX - a bike built for multi-tasking. Using cross-racing geometry that is built to dig in the deep and get low in a sprint during the races, but comfortable enough to spend your daily commute in the saddle. A full carbon fork with a 15mm thru axle for a stiff lateral feel and maximum vibration dampening.

SRAM 1x11 Drivetrain

Introducing Rival 1x11 drivetrain, the drivetrain for people who love to ride without restraint. From beginner to expert, Rival delivers personalized gear choices that take you as far and wide as you want to go. Engineered in Germany with 1x and 2x options, SRAM Rival brings the power of riding to everyone, everywhere.

Built, Tuned and Tested

Rest assured that each GT bike is fully built, tested and tuned by Wiggle's team of qualified bike mechanics to ensure your bike arrives in perfect condition. Find out which size fits you by clicking the size chart tab.

Note: Manufacturer may reserve the right to change the specification of that listed or shown on this page.

About Cyclocross Bikes

Cyclocross bikes are similar to road bike, they are lightweight, with narrow tyres and drop handlebars. However, they also share characteristics with mountain bicycles in that they utilize knobby treaded tyres for traction, and cantilever style brakes for the clearance needed due to muddy conditions. They have to be lightweight because competitors need to carry their bicycle to overcome barriers or slopes too steep to climb in the saddle. The sight of competitors struggling up a muddy slope with bicycles on their shoulders is the classic image of the sport, although un-ridable sections are generally a very small fraction of the race distance. Cross bikes also make good winter bikes or commuters, their frames have plenty of clearance which allows for mudguards, while the upright angles make them agile around town, meaning you can hit the trails at the weekend and then fit some road tyres and commute on them during the week.

About the GT brand

GT Bikes, based in Southern California, has been in the business of making great bikes since 1972 when Gary Turner launched one of the first performance BMX race bikes.
Developing world class bikes in conjunction with the world’s best BMX rider such as Greg Hill, Eddie Fiola, Jamie Bestwick, Clive Gosling and Dave Mirra, GT grew into one of the biggest brands.
With a BMX heritage and based in California the MTB scene was the perfect addition in the late 80’s . GT used the same model of developing performance bikes with the best riders, pioneering new suspension technology and the use of carbon fibre in MTB frames. Winning numerous World Championships in downhill and cross country racing with legendary riders such Nicholas Vouilloz, Steve Peat and more recently Atherton Racing, with Dan Gee and Rachel Atherton.
Hans “No Way” Ray has been one of the figurehead of GT’s longstanding team rider program, setting the record for longest sponsorship deal of 26 years and counting.
It hasn’t always been about dirt, in the mid 90’s GT took there carbon technology and build track bikes for the USA Olympic team, the bike was later banned for being too fast. GT latest crop of Enduroad Grade models play perfect testament to the brands heritage across, dirt, road and track.

Sizing Information

The size chart below will get you on the right size bike. Experienced riders may also wish to refer to the geometry chart for more detail.

Getting the Right Fit

At Wiggle we measure each of our bikes to build accurate size charts for our customers. Our qualified team of mechanics then individually check each order, against measurements supplied by you, to ensure the size chosen is correct. Another reason you can have complete confidence when buying a bike from Wiggle!

If you are on the change over between sizes both options will fit. Racers and experienced riders would usually select a smaller size as this offers quicker handing. A larger bike offers more stability and is more suited to new and intermediate riders.

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51cm

53cm

55cm

56cm

58cm

60cm

Height

cm

158 - 168cm

168 - 175cm

175 - 183cm

183 - 191cm

191 - 196cm

195 - 200cm

ft

5′ 2″ - 5′ 6″

5′ 6″ - 5′ 9″

5′ 9″ - 6′ 0″

6′ 0″ - 6′ 3″

6′ 3″ - 6′ 5″

6′ 5″ - 6′ 7″

Inside Leg

cm

72 - 78cm

77 - 82.5cm

81.5 - 87cm

86 - 89.5cm

89.5 - 93cm

92 - 96cm

inches

28″ - 31″

30″ - 32″

32″ - 34″

34″ - 35″

35″ - 37″

36″ - 38″

51cm

53cm

55cm

56cm

58cm

60cm

Seat Tube - Center to Top

mm

495mm

535mm

550mm

560mm

605mm

635mm

Top Tube (Virtual)

mm

515mm

535mm

550mm

565mm

580mm

600mm

Stack

mm

534mm

557mm

578mm

601mm

627mm

650mm

Reach

mm

367mm

370mm

373mm

381mm

382mm

389mm

Standover Height

mm

735mm

772mm

786mm

800mm

829mm

843mm

Head Tube Angle

Degrees

69°

70°

70.5°

71.5°

72°

72°

Seat Tube Angle

Degrees

74.5°

73.5°

73°

73°

72.5°

72°

Chainstay Length

mm

430mm

430mm

430mm

430mm

430mm

430mm

Head Tube

mm

121mm

142mm

162mm

182mm

207mm

231mm

Bottom Bracket Height

mm

280mm

280mm

280mm

280mm

280mm

280mm

Fork Rake

mm

45mm

45mm

45mm

45mm

45mm

45mm

Wheelbase

mm

1017mm

1019mm

1025mm

1031mm

1035mm

1049mm

Bottom Bracket Drop

mm

70mm

70mm

70mm

70mm

70mm

70mm

Front Centre

mm

597mm

599mm

605mm

610mm

615mm

628mm

Delivery Information

The delivery options available for shipping this product along with the contents of your basket to USA are:

Bulk Tracked Courier Delivery: Usually despatched in 4-6 working days - $83.45

International Delivery

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Rated 5 out of
5 by
Avgav from
Great value all-rounderI bought this primarily for my 15 mile round-trip commute, but also for off-season weekend rides. Mudguards fitted (42mm SKS Bluemels) really well with very little fettling and a switch of tyres to Clement Strada 32mm it makes a practical and comfortable but quick ride. Having a 1x drivetrain and hydraulic discs mean little maintenance required and with the 40 tooth chainring I find I'm generally in the middle of the 11-32 cassette. Size wise I was a little concerned, as I had read that these tend to come up large. As there was only the 55cm size available and I was near the lower end of the size guide at 5'10", I was thinking it may be too big, but once set up I still have plenty of seatpost showing and the reach with the supplied 120mm stem is spot on. One thing to note is that the bike is most definitely orange and not red as the picture might suggest.

Is the CX handlebar flared like the other Grades?

On the official spec page they say the handlebar is a &quot;New GT DropTune Super Light double butted 6061 alloy bar&quot;, while other models also add &quot;with 10 degree flair&quot;. Is it flared like the other ones or more traditionally shaped?

Asked by: xernobyl

The bars supplied will have a 10 degree flair to them.

Answered by: WiggleChris

Date published: 2017-08-11

Is there a weight restriction on the bike components - it's a big frame but can it handle a big man?

Asked by: BigPaulieC

The manufacture does not list any weight restitutions on this bike.

Answered by: WiggleChris

Date published: 2017-04-20

what's the weight?

Asked by: mike2017

The weight of this bike is approximately 9kg

Answered by: WiggleRickL

Date published: 2017-08-18

Panniers

Can this bike take panniers? In the photos it doesn't look like there are any eyelets.

Rack?

In order to use a luggage rack with this you would need to buy one that mounts directly to the seatpost as this bike doesn't have the mounts on the seat post stays.

Answered by: WiggleHarryS

Date published: 2017-09-27

What is the geometry/sizing for a 53cm bike?

Your size guide has entries for a 52cm and 54cm bike but there is only a 53cm model (between 51 and 55).

Asked by: sapodilla

If you can contact us on the link below with your bike query please. Thank you.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ContactUsForm

Answered by: WiggleKing

Date published: 2017-01-08

Sizing

I'm 175cm tall but with very long 87,4cm inseam for my lengh. I'm between to order the 55 or the 56. As reference my road bike is a Cervelo R3 size 56 with 110mm stem and 20mm seatback.
Would you recomend a 55 or 55 size Grade?